The Science Behind the iPhone's Features

MacWorld takes a closer look at how some of the technology inside the iPhone works in an article titled, "How the iPhone Works."

The article explains the science behind:


- Screen coating protects against dirt
- Screen dims to automatically save power
- Light sensors scan for electromagnetic intensity
- Capacitive touch screen
- Proximity sensor blanks screen automatically
- Going full tilt
- Shake to shuffle and more
- GPS finds your current location
- Apps that use the iPhone microphone
- Augmented reality apps show pop-up data

Things like the iPhone's oleophobic coating have been covered in the past; however, you may find some interesting information you haven't heard before.